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Coca-Cola to host free cricket watch party at Citi Field June 9

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May. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Coca-Cola, local bottler Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages and Citi Field have partnered to host a free watch party of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 at the stadium on Sunday, June 9. The match is set to be broadcast on the stadium’s video board, which is the…
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Sponsored: Metropolitan Park proposal wins kudos from local business owners

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May. 7, 2024 By QNS News Team It is still in the proposal stage, but Metropolitan Park, the $8 billion transformation of 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into a sports and entertainment park, already has a vote of approval from nearby business owners. In fact, more than 100 local Queens restaurants and businesses…
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Sponsored: Business owner sees community benefits to proposed Metropolitan Park

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May. 2, 2024 By QNS News Team Marissa Grace believes in community. That’s why the owner of Grace Thai Restaurant on Junction Boulevard was enthused when New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and local community leaders announced Metropolitan Park, the proposal to redevelop the 50 acres of asphalt parking lot around Citi Field. “It will…
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Mets to celebrate diversity with ‘A Celebration of Queens Culture’ event at Citi Field

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Apr. 4, 2024 QNS News Team The New York Mets have announced “A Celebration of Queens Culture,” a groundbreaking event set for Aug. 13 and 14 at Citi Field. This initiative marks a departure from the team’s traditional approach to heritage celebrations, offering a multi-day experience that aims to inclusively honor the borough’s diversity. Historically,…
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Mets hit a home run with ‘New in 24’ Citi Field upgrades

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Mar. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Get ready to be wowed! The New York Mets just unveiled a dazzling array of fresh features at Citi Field, all part of their  “New in 24” showcase, just in time for the 2024 season. Among the notable features are the redesign and expansion of the team store near the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, the addition of the new Delta Sky360 Club lounge, the Mets Hall of Fame plaques being moved to the top of the rotunda and the Mets Hall of Fame Museum being moved to the FanFest area in centerfield, with some artifacts…
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Flushing group holds rally calling for amenity-rich park next to Citi Field instead of casino

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Feb. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan In opposition to billionaire Steven Cohen’s plan to develop a casino next to Citi Field, community organizers rallied this past weekend in favor of their own proposal to convert the public land into an amenity-rich park with environmental considerations.  Dozens of members of the Flushing Anti Displacement Alliance (FADA)…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Jan. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New events come with the new year. As we enter the first weekend of 2024, there is plenty of things to do across Queens. Whether it is related to art, entertaining performances, or even contributing to the community, there are a lot of activities to keep people occupied in…
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Mets hold annual coat drive as part of ‘MetsGiving’ initiative

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Dec. 8, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets held their 17th annual coat drive on Dec. 6 at Citi Field. The coat drive marked the latest event held by the organization as part of its “MetsGiving” initiative. Mr. Met and Amazin’ Mets Foundation President and Mets co-owner Alex Cohen joined team personnel and…
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